VANCOUVER - Mother Nature appears to be slowly turning on the taps again at some B.C. hot springs damaged by an earthquake last fall.

Water flow and thermal activity at four naturally-sourced pools in Gwaii Haanas National Park on Haida Gwaii off B.C.'s northwest coast stopped in October following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake and aftershocks.

The hot springs have been used by First Nations for decades to cook seafood, are known for their healing properties and are popular with kayakers and tourists.